Intern – Conservation Easement Program

About the Organization

Natural Lands is a vibrant, regional, non-profit organization and leader in land conservation, natural resource stewardship, and public engagement. Since the early 1950s, Natural Lands has saved open space, cared for nature, and connected people to the outdoors in eastern Pennsylvania and southern New Jersey. Today, the organization is one of the nation’s largest regional land conservancies, widely respected for its record of success, technical expertise, respectful and creative approach to partnerships, fiscal strength, and integrity.

Over nearly 70 years, Natural Lands has helped preserve more than 135,000 acres, including a network of over 40 nature preserves and one public garden across two states and 13 counties. These properties total 23,000 acres and include many of the region’s most spectacular and diverse landscapes, enjoyed by more than 300,000 visitors annually.

Natural Lands seeks to hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds, not only because it’s the right thing to do, but because it makes the organization stronger. We aim to build a workplace where employees feel empowered to be their full, authentic selves.

About the Role

The Conservation Easement Intern will work closely with Conservation Easement Program staff to assist with annual easement monitoring tasks. The intern will assist with report and letter writing and compilation, as well as easement review, interpretation, and reserved rights tracking. The Conservation Easement Intern will leave this opportunity with an understanding of the day-to-day work required within an easement program of an accredited land trust.

The internship will start in late September, lasting 14 weeks, and requires an average of 20 hours per week. Hours will be flexible based on the intern’s availability and class schedule (if applicable).

Responsibilities

• Assist with annual easement monitoring tasks
• Assist with report and letter writing and compilation
• Support easement review, interpretation, and reserved rights tracking

Qualifications

• Highly motivated and reliable
• Computer savvy and proficient using Microsoft Office programs such as Outlook, Word, and Excel
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Willingness and ability to assist and work with a wide variety of people
• A demonstrated enthusiastic and positive attitude
• A passion for land conservation and providing quality service
• Valid driver’s license and access to a reliable vehicle
• Ability to work in-office at Hildacy Preserve and travel to conservation easement properties throughout eastern Pennsylvania on Wednesdays and Thursdays